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Are You Making These Employee Retention Mistakes

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It wasn’t that long ago when employees stayed with a company for 20 or 30 years. Today, you’re lucky to get five years. But as a top Tempe staffing services firm, PrideStaff knows there is a way you can boost employee loyalty to your company and improve retention in the process. Start by avoiding these mistakes:

Mistake #1: Not investing in retention.

When times are tough, it’s tempting to cut back in areas that aren’t viewed as mission critical. Oftentimes, retention efforts wind up on the chopping block. But when this happens, the best employees are often the first to quit, leaving the B-team behind.

Mistake #2: Thinking employees will speak up when there’s an issue.

If you’ve had really bad service somewhere, do you always communicate it to the staff? No, you probably just vow never to do business there again. Employees are the same. Many won’t let you know there’s something wrong…until it’s too late and they’ve accepted another job offer. That’s why it’s important to check in with your people regularly to talk about issues and concerns.

Mistake #3: Not providing enough training or support to managers.

When it comes to dealing with employees, your managers are on the front lines. But if they’re not properly trained, then they could be doing more harm then good. Most employees quit companies because they are unhappy with their direct supervisor. Don’t let this happen at your organization. Make sure all managers are well trained in management best practices.

Mistake #4: Not communicating.

When employees don’t understand your goals and expectations, or when these keep changing, they’re going to start looking for opportunities elsewhere. This is especially true for new hires. Confusion, uncertainty, and constantly changing targets all kill retention.

Mistake #5: Assuming employees will remain loyal.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure for today’s worker is a little over four years. So if you automatically assume employees are going to remain loyal to your company, you’re in for a rude awakening. You need to be pro-active in order to retain them. If you don’t, it will cost you.

It’s not a buyer’s market anymore. In fact, according to a 2012 survey by Jobvite, 3 out of 4 workers (75%) are actively looking for or open to new jobs. So retention is a serious issue for every employer out there!

Would you like more help recruiting and retaining top people for your team?

Call the experts at PrideStaff. As a leading Tempe staffing services firm, our specialists know how to help you source, hire and retain the people you need.

Contact PrideStaff today to learn more about how we can help you.

 

 

 

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